Orientation Plan

1. Parent Orientation
As Salam alaikum warahmatullah
wabarakatuh

2. Parent handbook
 Available on the school website
www.alnurschool.com
 Please read and download a copy for your
family

3. Mission Statement
 Al Nur School is committed to:
 Effective teaching through experienced and
highly qualified teachers
 Diligent and responsible learning in a safe
environment
 Providing a positive and nurturing Islamic
environment

4. Admissions
 All enrollment fees and documentation must
be received prior to admission
 Your child is considered enrolled in the
school after the registration fees and the
documentation have been received
 As a licensed facility, we are required to have
completed files for a student before the
student begins school.

5. Hours and days of operations
 First day of school is August 25th 2014
 Last day of school will be May 22nd 2015
 School opens Monday through Friday from
7:45 am to 3:45 pm
 Refer to the school calendar posted on our
website for holidays.

6. Students absences, late arrival,
and leaving early
 Attendance is taken @ 7:45 am
 If a student is sick and will be absent from school,
parents must notify the school between 7:30am and
8:15am. Advanced notice of 1 day must be given for
leaving early.
 Report your child’s absence or late arrival by calling the
school office @ 281-530-2942
 Homework missed by the child will be ready for pick up
at 2:30 pm
 Written documentation is required for the absence to be
excused, otherwise it will be counted as unexcused

7. Late pick up
 Parents are required to pick up their children
by 3:45 pm
 If parents are more than 15 minutes late, a
fee of $10.00 will be charged, plus $1.00 per
minute thereafter
 Please call us if there is an emergency. The
fee will be waived for a valid excuse

8. Tuition policy
 Tuition is due on the first day of each month
 A child may not attend school if tuition is still
outstanding by the 5th of the month
 The child will be readmitted when all accounts are
cleared
 A $30.00 fee will be charged for a returned check
 Remember, tuition is a yearly fee, divided into
installments.

9. Closed Campus Policy
 Because of our concern for the safety of your
children, we operate under a “closed campus”
policy
 Parents must sign students in & out at the office
 Students are not allowed to leave school grounds
during school hours if not accompanied by an adult
 Visiting parents must remain within the assembly
area and are not allowed to enter the classrooms
during class.

10. Non Violence
 Gun play is not allowed in the school
 Our staff helps define the limits of aggressive
fantasy play to ensure that all children are
safe
 We create a healthy play environment that
does not encourage aggressive behaviors.

11. Discipline policies
 Any discipline problems will be dealt with at
the discretion of the teacher after having
informed the parents
 If the behavior becomes such that threatens
the well being and safety of other students
and teachers, we reserve the right to
permanently dismiss the child from school

12. Behaviors requiring disciplinary actions
1. Biting (especially toddler-KG)
2. Disorderly conduct, e.g., tardiness,
cheating, lying, abusive language, etc.
3. Disruptive conduct, e.g., use of intoxicant,
fighting, vandalism, stealing, threats against
others
4. Unauthorized possession of
telecommunication devices such as cell
phones, iPods

13. Possible sanctions for disruptive behavior
1. Temporary removal from the class
2. In-school suspension
3. Out-of-school suspension
4. Expulsion for the remainder of the school
year

14. Homework policy
 Al Nur believes that homework is an
extension of classroom instructions. It
promotes:
 Practice
 Preparation
 Extension
 Creativity
 Retention

15. Guidelines for home study
 Establish a quiet, clean study place
 Have a flat writing surface
 The place should be well lighted
 The place should be free of distractions like
T.V, radio or people talking loud
 Establish a consistent time to study
 Provide supervision and guidance
 Monitor T.V viewing and video games
 Monitor extra curricular activities

16. Uniform/Dress Code
• Khaki or Navy Blue Pants
• White, Pink, Light Blue or Navy Blue Short or Long Sleeved
Polo type collared shirt
• Girls must also wear a Khaki or Navy Blue Jumper
• Girls 3rd Grade and up must also wear hijab
• Shoes must be closed-toe shoes (no sandals) and socks are required for
hygiene purposes. No images or characters on the shoes are allowed.
• Backpacks and Lunch Boxes must not have images or characters
• Children in PreK and below are not required to wear a jumper, but proper
covering is required

17. Birthdays and Non Islamic Holidays
 Celebrating Birthdays and all
other non-Islamic holidays will
NOT be allowed during school.
 Parent will not be allowed to
pass out invitations or cards
that has to do with birthdays
or other non-Islamic
holidays while on school
ground
 This policy will be strictly
enforced to align with
Islamic teachings

18. Textbook policy
 Students from KG to 7th
grade are to purchase
their textbooks by
paying the textbook
usage fee of $350. This
fee is only charged the
first year the child is at
the school and not
repeated the following
years.

19. Testing
 1st grade to 7th grade take standardized test on an
annual basis
 Classroom assessment is also administered to
determine your child’s progress

20. Communication policy
 Parents will receive
communication through the
school website
www.alnurschool.com
 Parent/teacher conferences
 Written communication
 Progress reports
 Report cards

21. Volunteers
 We love our volunteers
 Please sign in to be a
volunteer for the school
for your child’s
enrichment
 Parent are always
welcome to volunteer at
the school by
appointment.

22. Field Trips
 Field trips will be planned by teachers to complement their
curriculum
 Parents will be notified for the destination, cost, and will need
to sign a permission slip.

23. Personal Belongings
 Parents are to label all
their child’s belongings
 It is not desirable for
your child to bring toys
from home and may be
taken from the child
during school hours.
 The school is not
responsible for any item
brought from home that
is lost

24. Photographs and Publicity
 Occasionally the school will photograph students participating
in school activities
 These photographs will be used and kept to record events
and learning activities
 Parent have to provide a written notification if you do not want
pictures of your child taken

25. Fire Drills
 Practiced once a month
 In case of fire, your child will be taken to the safety
area practiced in the drill
 Parents will be notified ASAP from the safe area to
pick up their child

26. Health Services
 Medications will not be
given without a
doctor’s prescription or
written authorization
 Parent must sign
medication form for the
staff to give medication
 Aspirin will not be given
at any time because of
the Reye syndrome
danger

27. Accident or illness
 An accident report form will be filled by the staff working with your
child
 First aid treatment will be administered for small accidental cuts
 If your child is sick, please do NOT send him/her to school
 If a child gets sick while in school, you will be called to pick up
immediately
 If you cannot be reached, we will call other #s on your contact list

28. Emergency Procedures
 In case of serious
emergency for illness or
injury, 911 may be called to
dispatch the child to the
nearest hospital
 Parent will be notified of the
situation
 Please keep all contact #s
up to date with the school in
case of emergency

29. Legal Custody
 Parents are responsible to notify school for all custody
matters regarding their child
 Parents should keep list of authorized persons to pick up
and drop off their child accurate
 If there is someone that you would like to pick up your
child that is not on the list, you must give written
authorization. Be sure to have anyone that may pick up
your child on the list in their file.
 A child will not be released to any person under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or intoxicated

30. Access to child’s files and Confidentiality
 A limited number of staff members may have access
to your child’s file
 Your child’s privacy will be protected at all times,
except when it is necessary for personnel to work on
your child’s file for his/her progress

31. Child Abuse and neglect
 Employees of our school are mandated by law to report
evidence or suspicion of child abuse or neglect
 Persons found guilty of failure to report abuse may be subject
to fine or prosecution by the state authorities

32. Food Service
 A hot lunch program is offered this year for a
monthly cost that comes out to approximately $4.00
per day.
 If not participating in the hot lunch program, lunches
must be brought from home
 Please send food items that will not require heating
as we do NOT heat food up at school.
 Be sure to send enough food so that your child does
not go hungry, including 2 snacks.
 Make sure your child eats a good breakfast at home
 Toddlers and children up to 5 years old often choke
on hot dogs, nuts, raw carrots, whole grapes and
nuts. Please cut these items before sending for
lunch. We are also a nut-free school due to nut allergies.
 Staff will NOT be permitted to serve candy, junk
food, or popcorn to your child
 Chewing gum is strictly prohibited

33. Food Allergies
 Alnur school is a “peanut free” campus
 It is the responsibility of the parents to notify
the school of any food allergies
 If a medical problem requires special dietary
arrangements please notify the school
through the office

34. Rest and Nap Time
 Children under the age of 5 will have a
regular daily rest or nap time scheduled
by the teacher
 Each child will have their own mat,
brought by the parent
 Parents are to provide blankets and
sheets to use for nap times as well
 The toddler class provides cots for the
children. Please bring a blanket for your
toddler to cover up with.

35. Statement of Non-Discriminatory Policy
 Al Nur school has an equal opportunity
admission policy
 We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, nationality or ethnicity in our
educational policies, other school
administered programs.